![]() ![]() Capering around in his kitchen to rock music while he goes about his macabre work, he’s terrifying in his absurdity.īut he is vain and Noa has enough guile to take advantage of it. Stan’s poster boy handsomeness and his unassailable air of self-satisfaction combine with the mad glint in his eye to create a character bereft of any sense of kinship with his fellow human beings. To put it crudely, Steve is a cartoon villain with bite. Noa’s captor, Steve (Sebastian Stan), has a consuming passion so gross that you should be laughing, but the urge is stifled by Cave’s directing style and tone and its eerily cool and weirdly elegant understanding of the mechanics of horror. After viewing Cave's incredible handiwork here, she is definitely one to watch in the future.Like Emerald Fennell’s Promising Young Woman, Fresh is a feminist satire about the callous exploitation of women’s bodies, but writer Lauryn Kahn and director Mimi Cave pitch their theme at such a visceral level that satire veers uncomfortably into torture porn. Fresh is bound to be an instant classic horror film who's greatness future filmmakers will aspire to. It is deliciously evil, insanely enjoyable to watch as it takes viewers' expectations and turns them on their heads. Weak stomachs beware.Īt the end of the day, Fresh is just that, a fresh new romp through an oftentimes worn-out trope. However, this film could put you off of meat for a while, or permanently. Thankfully, on-screen gore is kept to a minimum, mostly allowing only a look into the final results of Steve's obsession. After all, it is nice to see the women in this genre take back their lives both figuratively and literally from the men who seek to consume them. Although Fresh gives into familiar tropes towards the very end, after everything that occurred before that point it still feels honestly satisfying. ![]() True there are many elements of this story that are hardly new, but it is the way in which Cave and Kahn present them that is quite surprising and fascinating. Her portrayal of Noa is a layered one and it is impressive the way she keeps the audience and Steve guessing her true motives until she's ready to reveal them. There is a moment when she breaks down, realizing for the first time what happened to her that will take your breath away. Edgar-Jones is fierce as Noa who goes from being unsure of herself to formulating a plan to escape the horrific situation she finds herself in. Even when the more grotesque moments occur. He is so brilliant in this role, easily changing between Steve's charming and sinister sides, it is impossible to look away. Steve is Sebastian Stan's darkest role yet and he delivers a performance that is equal parts terrifying and intriguing. The other reason this movie is phenomenal comes down to the main characters. Her humor may seem a bit morbid but the cast delivers it in a way that you cannot help but laugh. Cave's directing style that feels playful yet sharp pairs nicely with the equally funny and darkness of Kahn's writing. The camera work is dynamic as it seemingly goes rogue like Steve before snapping into a closeup as a reminder that those delightful 80s style montages are not to be trusted. Part of the reason Fresh is so intoxicating are Cave's directions and Lauryn Kahn's clever script. The result is a chilling and absolutely exciting foray into the war between men and women. This is a nuanced look at the perils of modern dating and the fears women face on a daily basis. ![]() She toys with the tone, presenting playfulness and comedy all the while firmly establishing without a doubt that this is a horror film. Cave deftly subverts all expectations, taking a fresh approach to a trope that is well known. As is the audience, because Fresh lures you in and refuses to let go throughout the entire runtime. Steve has an unusual appetite for women and Noa is his latest catch. The credits roll and what follows is an entirely different film than the one portrayed in the first 25 minutes. During the first night he spikes her wine and in a fog she passes out. They arrive at this secluded house in the woods that conveniently has terrible service. When he suggests a weekend getaway she eagerly agrees, not knowing where exactly they are going. They exchange numbers and end up in bed together. Cue the cute grocery store meetup with the attractive and charming Steve (Sebastian Stan). Gibbs) she is over the whole dating scene. Afterwards she tells her best friend Mollie (Jojo T. Take your expectations and throw them out the door, Fresh is just that, a fresh look at a dark and twisted corner of society.įresh begins like any other romantic comedy, a slightly awkward girl Noa (Daisy Edgar-Jones) is sitting through an awful first date with some guy she matched with on an app. Debuting at Sundance 2022, Mimi Cave's debut full length film Fresh is an intense psychological thriller that breathes new life into the genre. ![]()
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